Roman Catholic Diocese of Carapeguá explained

Jurisdiction:	Diocese
Carapeguá
Latin:	Dioecesis Carapeguana
Country:	Paraguay
Rite:	Latin Rite
Area Km2:	8,705
Population:	226,514
Population As Of:	2004
Catholics:	206,000
Catholics Percent:	90.9
Map:	Diócesis de Carapeguá.svg

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Carapeguá (Latin: Dioecesis Carapeguana) is a diocese located in the city of Carapeguá in the ecclesiastical province of Asunción in Paraguay.

History

• On March 29, 1967, the Diocese of Carapeguá was established from the Diocese of Villarrica

Bishops

• Bishops of Carapeguá (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
  • Bishop Celestino Ocampo Gaona (June 16, 2018 – present)
  • Bishop Joaquín Hermes Robledo Romero (July 9, 2010 – July 4, 2015), appointed Bishop of San Lorenzo
  • Bishop Celso Yegros Estigarribia (April 6, 1983 – July 9, 2010)
  • Bishop Angel Nicolás Acha Duarte (June 5, 1978 – June 24, 1982)

Coadjutor bishop

• Joaquín Hermes Robledo Romero (2009-2010)

References

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy

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